5 bedroom house

A handsome and beautifully presented family home from the 1930s with partially tile hung front elevations and a wealth of character internally. The substantial property extends to almost 3,700 square feet, encompassing a great deal of space to suit large or growing families. A further benefit is the secluded yet very convenient location between Mayfield, Tunbridge Wells, Rotherfield and Wadhurst, on a generous plot of about 1.4 acres with a large detached outbuilding providing scope for conversion (subject to planning permission).

Though it retains much of its period charms, including exposed beams, leaded light windows and handsome fireplaces, the house has been extensively updated to create a bright and well appointed family home with all the desired modern conveniences.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an excellent reception hall with cloakroom leading to the dining room with a lovely brick fireplace, family room/study with box bay window to the front and an impressive 24ft triple aspect sitting room with a wood burning stove set within a brick fireplace. The kitchen, which is very well fitted with extensive floor and wall mounted units, a central island and a fabulous black AGA, is open to the conservatory creating an excellent space for entertaining and family meals. A utility room adjoins the kitchen. On the first floor the spacious principal bedroom has en suite bath/shower room and fitted wardrobes and four further bedrooms are very well served by a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a versatile loft room, a walk-in attic and extensive eaves storage.
Outside

The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway providing ample private parking, where there is also a detached quadruple barn-style garage with a store on the first floor. The property is well centred within its attractive grounds of about 1.4 acres, which includes lawned areas, vegetable beds and a large, well-stocked pond. To the rear the garden is very well screened by mature greenery and adjoins woodland and farmland, creating a very secluded setting.

Situation

Set well back from the road in the ‘High Weald’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Leighwood is approached by a private lane and stands in rural surroundings adjoining fields and woodland. Mark Cross is a small village about 5 miles to the south of Tunbridge Wells and has a primary school, church and pub. Rotherfield is about 2 miles away for local shops and Dewlands Manor golf course and there are excellent schools in the area for boys and girls of all ages.

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Tunbridge Wells